Pipeline Technician

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Midstream Logistics Pipeline Technician in Tacoma, WA. This hands-on role supports safe, reliable pipeline operations, maintenance, and integrity tasks on-site with on-call responsibilities.

You will monitor flows and product quality using SCADA/PLC, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with control centers, contractors, and field teams. A strong safety focus and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or degree in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, SCADA, PLCs, and Microsoft Office.
• Must meet DOT/PHMSA Operator Qualification requirements (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license; CDL and/or TWIC may be required depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain pipeline systems, stations, and associated equipment.
• Track flows, pressures, and product quality using SCADA, PLC, and field instrumentation; perform start-ups, shut-downs, and pigging operations.
• Respond to alarms, abnormal conditions, and emergency events in coordination with the control center.
• Inspect, calibrate, and repair pumps, motors, valves, meters, regulators, and instrumentation equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain documentation in CMMS and ensure accurate reporting of work orders.
• Patrol, inspect, and maintain ROW and pipeline markers; conduct line locates and monitor excavations.
• Calibrate and maintain custody transfer measurement devices; conduct product sampling and quality checks.
• Operate in compliance with DOT/PHMSA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Complete required OQ tasks and maintain certifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading P&IDs & schematics

CMMS knowledge

SCADA/PLC familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (SAP, Maximo)

SCADA systems

PLC programming/troubleshooting

Job description

Midstream Logistics Pipeline Technician at a growth-oriented energy company.

This position supports safe, reliable, and compliant Pipeline operations in Tacoma, WA. Reporting to the Pipeline Supervisor, the Pipeline Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining pipeline equipment, overseeing product movements, executing routine inspections, and supporting emergency response readiness.

The ideal candidate brings mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety. This is a hands-on, field-based role with on-call responsibilities. Pipeline Technicians must be able to respond to the McCord Pipeline within one hour for emergency callouts.

Key activities include:

Operations & Monitoring

• Operate, monitor, and maintain pipeline systems, stations, and associated equipment.
• Track flows, pressures, and product quality using SCADA, PLC, and field instrumentation; perform start-ups, shut-downs, and pigging operations.
• Respond to alarms, abnormal conditions, and emergency events in coordination with the control center.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Inspect, calibrate, and repair pumps, motors, valves, meters, regulators, and instrumentation equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain documentation in CMMS (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and ensure accurate reporting of work orders.

Integrity & Right-of-Way (ROW)

• Patrol, inspect, and maintain right-of-way (ROW) and pipeline markers.
• Conduct line locates, monitor third-party excavations, and enforce damage prevention standards.
• Support cathodic protection, corrosion control, and integrity inspections as directed.

Measurement & Product Quality

• Calibrate and maintain custody transfer measurement devices.
• Conduct product sampling, gauging, and quality assurance checks to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

Safety, Compliance & Documentation

• Perform all work in compliance with DOT/PHMSA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Complete required Operator Qualification (OQ) tasks and maintain certifications.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, and hazardous communication procedures.
• Maintain regulatory, safety, and environmental documentation accurately and on time.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate activities with supervisors, dispatch/control center, contractors, and landowners.
• Provide oversight of third-party work on or near company assets.
• Ensure parts, tools, and local inventories are available and maintained.
• Support Scalehouse operations. Learn the Scalehouse Rack Coordinator position (on-job training) to be able to support and backfill as needed.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights, and enter confined spaces as needed.
• Subject to call-outs, overtime, and after-hours response as part of an on-call rotation.
• Travel between field locations, stations, and ROW required.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications

To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Required

Additional qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certificate or degree in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation discipline preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, SCADA, PLCs, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must meet DOT/PHMSA Operator Qualification requirements (training provided).
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL and/or TWIC card may be required depending on assignment.

Preferred

• 2+ years of pipeline, midstream, refining, or industrial maintenance experience.
• Associate’s degree, technical certificate, or military training in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or industrial technology.
• 3-5 years of direct pipeline, terminal, or refining operations/maintenance experience.
• Previous experience working with DOT/PHMSA-regulated pipeline systems.
• Knowledge of custody transfer measurement and product quality standards.
• Familiarity with SCADA, PLC programming/troubleshooting, or distributed control systems.
• Experience with cathodic protection systems and corrosion control.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and preventive maintenance programs.
• Current CDL, TWIC card, or ability to obtain within specified timeframe.
• Formal training or certification in industrial safety programs (e.g., OSHA 10/30, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR).
• Demonstrated ability to lead contractors or small project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.

About Us

At Par Pacific, we own and operate market-leading energy and infrastructure businesses in logistically complex markets. We have built a team of downstream industry veterans and subject matter experts to lead our organization with an entrepreneurial spirit and a collaborative, problem-solving approach. We bring our diverse strengths and motivation to complex markets where we seek out diamonds in the rough. As a nimble, growing organization, we actively pursue new opportunities with corporate financing know-how, respond to local market demands, and adapt to changing external environments.

Unique Cultureand RICH Values

There is nothing ordinary about Par Pacific -- a niche player in the energy space. Andthere'scertainly nothing ordinary about Par Pacific employees. We are driven, hardworking, entrepreneurial-minded professionals who love to win. Our RICH values describe how we approach our work: Respect for Others, Integrity, Collaborative Innovation, and Heart. If that describes you,you'llfit right in.

Location, Location, Location

Because Par Pacific operates in some of the most beautiful places throughout the country, our employees get to make these places their home and enrich their lives. The refinery where you’ll work is in the Port of Tacoma, Washington nestled against Commencement Bay and the South Puget Sound with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier.

Opportunistic Growth Strategy

At Par Pacific, we look for operations with strong fundamentals and great employees who can move a business forward. Our management team has deep experience in the energy industry, as well as in leading mergers, acquisitions, and integrations of newly acquired companies.

Focused on the Future

We are an energy company that has recognized the imperative and embraced the opportunity to begin the transition from fossil fuels. We are developing products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Excellent Compensation And Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a strong comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, a robust allotment of paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, retirement savings plans, educational reimbursement, and more.
• Full-time employees (and their families) are offered medical (with prescription coverage), dental, vision, voluntary critical illness, accident, life/AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Employees can purchase company stock at discounted prices through the Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Hiring Range

The hiring range for this position is an hourly rate of $25.59 to $38.38, plus a 5% discretionary bonus.

Our Headquarters

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc., based in Houston, Texas, owns, manages and maintains interests in energy and infrastructure businesses. We are a growing energy company focused on renewable and conventional fuels in the Western United States. Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. Our common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the trading symbol "PARR".

Our Refineries and Logistics Operations

We own and operate refineries in Hawaii, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, with total operating throughput capacity of over 219 Mbpd. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 94,000 bpd of operating refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 90 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 125,000 bpd of combined refining capacity and related multimodal logistics systems.

Our Retail Operations

We own and operate over 90 retail locations in Hawaii under the Hele and 76 brands and over 30 retail locations in Washington and Idaho under the nomnom brand.

Par Pacific Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Par Pacific prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

Note: Par Pacific will not accept calls or unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. All candidates are required to apply through this web posting.